Healthy Living

For new parents in high-risk communities, home visiting programs can make huge difference

On "The Next Revolution," Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., and Jenny Harper discussed key benefits of family home visiting programs for "at-risk groups" following an increase in funding.

Louisville animal shelter loses no-kill status from overcrowding

A Louisville animal shelter has lost its no-kill status due to overcrowding. The shelter euthanized two dogs because they were out of time and space. This was their first euthanization in over five years.

Tiny Texas twins are born in two different years, courtesy of a New Year

Twins Annie Jo and Effie Rose of Texas were born in two different years — one was the last baby born in 2022 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, while the other was the firstborn there in 2023.

Time to defund NPR over porn for kids

It’s time to defund NPR over how it promotes porn for kids. The network ran an essay by ‘Gender Queer’ author that omits how her book included sex drawings.

Michigan family soothed by 'guardian angels' who appeared after scary early-morning car crash

A family in Michigan is thanking their lucky stars — and a couple of "guardian angels" — after their car was totaled in a crash early in the morning on New Year's Day.

Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits

A recent study published in Nutrition Reviews suggests consuming raw honey from a single floral source may help with blood sugar control and lower cholesterol levels; more research is needed.

Iowa's Bessie Hendricks, the oldest person in the US, dies at 115

Bessie Hendricks, the oldest person in the United States, died on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the age of 115 at the Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City, Iowa.

FDA accelerates approval for Alzheimer’s drug

U.S. health officials approved an Alzheimer's drug that could slow cognitive decline in some cases but comes with risks.

Annual report says Maine's child welfare system needs improvements

The Maine Child Welfare Services Ombudsman released a report that claims the state needs additional improvements on the child welfare system.

COVID hospitalizations, deaths could rise in coming weeks, according to the CDC

New CDC data and ensemble forecasts suggest COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths could be on the rise in the next few weeks; meanwhile, the new XBB subvariants are considered more "immuno-evasive."